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Adding Locations

Store Locator Map: SE allows you to add your store locations manually through the app dashboard. Each location is geocoded automatically so it appears correctly on the map without requiring you to look up latitude and longitude coordinates.

Adding a New Locationโ€‹

  1. Open the Store Locator Map: SE app from your Shopify admin.
  2. Navigate to Locations in the left sidebar.
  3. Click Add Location.
  4. Fill in the location details (described below).
  5. Click Save.

The location will be geocoded and immediately available on your store locator widget.

Location Fieldsโ€‹

Required Fieldsโ€‹

FieldDescription
Location nameThe display name of the store (e.g., "Downtown Flagship Store").
AddressThe full street address. The app will auto-geocode this address to determine the map coordinates.

Address and Auto-Geocodingโ€‹

When you enter an address, the app uses the Google Maps Geocoding API to automatically resolve it into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). The resolved address is displayed for your confirmation.

  • If the geocoded result does not match the intended location, you can manually adjust the coordinates using the Map Pin tool in the editor. Drag the pin to the correct position, and the coordinates will update accordingly.
  • You can also enter coordinates directly in the Latitude and Longitude fields if you already have them.

Contact Informationโ€‹

FieldDescription
Phone numberThe store's phone number. Displayed as a clickable link on mobile devices.
Email addressA contact email for the location.
Website URLA link to the store's dedicated webpage, if applicable. Opens in a new tab when clicked by customers.

Hours of Operationโ€‹

Set the business hours for each day of the week. For each day, you can:

  • Specify an opening time and closing time.
  • Mark the day as closed.
  • Add multiple time ranges for locations with split hours (e.g., 9:00 AM -- 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM -- 5:00 PM).

For detailed configuration of hours, special schedules, and holidays, see Location Details and Hours.

Descriptionโ€‹

A free-text field for providing additional information about the location. This text appears on the location card and in the info window on the map. Use it to highlight unique features, parking information, accessibility details, or other notes relevant to customers.

Tags and Categoriesโ€‹

Assign one or more tags to the location to categorize it. Tags are used for filtering on the widget and for organizing locations in the dashboard.

Examples:

  • Store type: "Flagship," "Outlet," "Partner," "Pop-up"
  • Services: "Repairs," "Custom Fitting," "Returns Accepted"
  • Region: "West Coast," "Northeast," "International"

For more on creating and managing tags, see Location Groups and Tags.

Custom Fieldsโ€‹

Custom fields allow you to store and display additional structured data specific to your business. Common use cases include:

  • Store manager name
  • Parking availability
  • Languages spoken
  • Accessibility features
  • Accepted payment methods

To add a custom field:

  1. In the location editor, scroll to the Custom Fields section.
  2. Click Add Custom Field.
  3. Enter a field label (e.g., "Parking") and a field value (e.g., "Free parking available in rear lot").
  4. Toggle Show on widget to control whether this field is visible to customers.

Upload an image to represent the location. This image appears on the location card in the results list and in the info window on the map.

  • Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP.
  • Recommended dimensions: 800 x 600 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio).
  • Maximum file size: 5 MB.

The image is automatically optimized for fast loading on the widget.

Editing an Existing Locationโ€‹

  1. Go to Locations in the app dashboard.
  2. Click on the location you want to edit.
  3. Modify the desired fields.
  4. Click Save.

Changes are published to the widget immediately upon saving.

Deleting a Locationโ€‹

  1. Go to Locations in the app dashboard.
  2. Click the location you want to remove.
  3. Click Delete at the bottom of the editor.
  4. Confirm the deletion in the dialog prompt.

Deleted locations are removed from the widget immediately. This action cannot be undone.

Syncing with Shopify Locationsโ€‹

Store Locator Map: SE can optionally sync with the locations defined in your Shopify admin under Settings > Locations. When enabled, the app imports your existing Shopify locations and keeps them in sync.

To enable Shopify location sync:

  1. Go to Settings > General in the app.
  2. Toggle Sync with Shopify Locations on.
  3. Review the imported locations and add any additional details (hours, tags, images) as needed.
note

Shopify location sync imports the store name and address. Additional fields such as phone number, hours, and tags must be configured within the Store Locator Map: SE app.

Next Stepsโ€‹